The significance of maintaining self-confidence while living in a war-torn country has been highlighted to parishioners at a psychology lecture in Tell Kayf, Northern Iraq.

As usual the School of Edessa out done themselves, where a lecture was held regarding media and Assyrian press at St George’s Parish in Damascus.

Voice of the East – Vol. 57 – September & October 2010 – Nos 9 & 10

On the 17th of October 2010, many diocese celebrate the 34th anniversary of the consecration of H.H Mar Dinkha IV as Catholicos Patriarch.

On the 10th of October 2010, St Paul’s Parish in Anaheim, Los Angeles commenced the laying of the foundation for the parishes church premises.

Assyrian Martyrs Day, the 7th of August, has been officially recognized with a City Proclamation by the City of Modesto

On the 8th of October 2010, His Grace Mar Odisho Oraham bishop of Europe visits St Kuryakos’ Parish in Norrkoping, Sweden.

“The focal mission of this group,” Reverend Genard states, “is to strive for the betterment of the current ministries.

On the 8th of October 2010, the church faithful in Syria organised a informative and inspirational outing to the different monasteries and churches of their region.

The album, Hymns of the Holy Apostolic Catholic Assyrian Church of the East contains seven hymns sung by Reverend Genard Lazar. Feel free to download the hymns and burn them to CD. We encourage all people to share these hymns with family and friends. 01 – O The Fiery Beings (How D’nuraneh) 02 – Tell Me O Church (Emar Li Edtha) 03 – Father Of Truth (Awa D’qushta) 04 – We Have Hope And Trust (Itlan Sawra O’tookhlana) 05 – Until When? (Khen Hal Eeman) 06 – Blessed Is Christ Our Saviour (Breekhoo Msheekha Paroqan) 07 – Fallen In The World (Npeela Ewin B’ulma)

The Assyrian Church of the East's Diocese of Canada has commemorated the 25 year ordination anniversary of Reverend Benjamin Benjamin with a day of worship, festivity and rejoicing

Church members across Iraq have warmly welcomed a series of visits by His Beatitude Mar Gewargis Sliwa, Metropolitan of Iraq, Iran and Russia, accompanied by His Grace Mar Youkhana Yosip, Bishop of India and the UAE.

Various members attended the Eucharistic service after which Reverend Chan of the Lutheran Church stated, “For the first time in my life I truly felt I was partaking in the Holy Eucharist”

On the 28th of September 2010, the Annual Swedish Churches Meeting took place in Sweden where present was His Grace Mar Odisho Oraham.

St. Mary’s parish of London were blessed by the patriarchal visit from the Assyrian Church of the East Catholicos Patriarch, Mar Dinkha IV, from 22nd to 26th September 2010